Society Hill Civic Association's ALL VOLUNTEER committees regularly undertake community initiatives, remaining vigilant about matters that impact all residents in America 's most historic square mile. Residents are encouraged to join the Association and participate in various committee activities. To become a member of any committee, please complete our "Get Involved" form.
Below is a list of current committees:
To work for the re-siting of casinos away from neighborhoods, including advocating for new sites for the two original waterfront locations proposed for casinos, as well as the proposed sites in the heart of Philadelphia at 10th and Market Streets and in the historic Strawbridges building at 8th and Market. Learn more >>
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A solid core of dedicated citizens get out their brooms and trash bags twice a year to clean our streets. We are always seeking volunteers! Learn more >>
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Development of this final major undeveloped plot of land in the neighborhood has led to a planning study from the Olin Partnership. Learn more >>
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Committee sponsored a neighborhood wide fund raiser where residents, businesses, and organizations contributed to help fund the replacement of our 40 year old street lights with 500 new Franklin Lights, doubling the illumination in Society Hill. The rest of the funds were obtained through a city capital funds and a state grant. Installment of the new lights was completed in March 2007. The remainder of the money will be used to paint the poles. We hope to add more Franklin Lights where needed when our budget allows. Learn more >>
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This committee works with residents and the Liquor Control Board to insure laws are enforced. Learn more >>
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This committee is dedicated to preserving this most historic structure, first opened in 1759, and now owned and operated by the University of Pennsylvania. Learn more >>
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In 2003 SHCA decided to develop stronger ties with our only neighborhood public school in order to support the quality of education afforded parents with young children in the community. Learn more >>
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Seeks to increase membership, both residential and business, with emphasis on greater participation by condo residents. Membership income provides the primary source of income for most activities. Learn more >>
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Maintains a close liaison with local law enforcement. Learn more >>
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deals with crime, pedestrian safety, and quality of life related issues. Committee seeks to determine what criminal activity exists by documenting all incidents as reported by residents. It seeks to educate residents on the importance of correctly reporting crime to police. Committee also seeks to communicate our needs to the 6tth Police District. The committee helps sponsor Town Watch, where residents organize to walk the streets at night to ensure that crimes are warded off and if they occur, they are reported immediately. Learn more >>
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SHCA contracts for weekly sidewalk cleaning from the Center City District. Residents are also encouraged to use new graffiti removal solvents and paint, provided FREE by SHCA to keep historic Franklin lightposts and other public spaces free from blight. Learn more >>
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As a member you are invited to all social events—the ideal way to meet neighbors, make new friends, and keep informed about common interests. Learn more >>
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We cover news about our community in six bi-monthly issues distributed to over 5000 residents in nearly 4000 households. Advertising accepted, with a 10% discount provided to members. Editors: Bernice Hamel, Carole LeFaivre Rochester, Sandi Rothman, Ruth Sachs, Lenore Hardy. Learn more >>
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In light of the numerous changes that are taking place in the South Street Headhouse area, which directly impact our neighborhood, this committee is charged with representing our views Learn more >>
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Residents are encouraged to replace damaged trees and plant new trees to maintain the original “Greene Country Towne” look of William Penn’s first city in Pennsylvania. A $150 subsidy is provided out of association treasury. Members also tend to flowers around trees and in baskets hanging from the historic Franklin light posts. Learn more >>
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Transfer of this most historic public park from the Philadelphia Fairmount Park Commission to the National Park Service, with the necessary improvements mandated, has been an important part of the SHCA agenda for the past few years. Today the committee has periodic meetings with the Independence National Park Service to see that additional attention is paid to beautification through the planting of flowers and new shrubbery. Attention to the fountain and the eternal flame are also key issues. Learn more >>
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provides a friendly “Welcome Mat”—a large basket of cheer, filled with fresh foods, information, and gift certificates-- for new home-owners, contributed by local businesses. Learn more >>
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This committee monitors residential and commercial applications for zoning variances and reports to the Board on issues that affect the integrity of our neighborhood. Learn more >>
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